Airline Passenger Service Agent, OGS

TREGO DUGAN AVIATION OF GRAND ISLAND INC • Part-time • Ogdensburg, New York, United States • 20h ago

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours will vary based upon flight schedules.

Number of weekly hours may increase or decrease due to seasonal flight changes.

Passenger Service Agent

General Purpose of Job:

This position is responsible for providing total customer service to all people desiring to use customer or charter service by being attentive to their needs, politely handling their inquiries promptly, and completing the required transactions as noted below. Additional responsibilities include ramp, aircraft cleaning, operations, wheelchair assist, and commissary duties as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Processing Customers' tickets, checking baggage, monitoring carry-on baggage for size and quantity, and assigning seats
Providing information on arrival and departure times, boarding procedures, carry-on regulations, and seating arrangements
Handling denied boarding situations, soliciting volunteers, accommodating Customers and providing hotel, meal, and taxi vouchers when appropriate
Ensures FAA, Airline, and airport regulations are followed
Enforces safety/security measures and protects sensitive zones
Assists Customers with special needs, i.e., Customers who need assistance in boarding
Brings Wheelchair passengers from the ticket counter to the gates and the gates to the baggage service
Excellent communication skills
Able to read and write English; bilingual skills a plus
Ability to work efficiently under time constraints
Must be available to work varied hours including swing and graveyard shifts plus weekends and holidays
Must be well groomed and physically fit
Completely clean and search an aircraft
Other duties as assigned
Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigration Act of 1986
Able to attend required training
Complete all required training
Only complete tasks for which you are fully trained
Report any safety hazards or incidents immediately

Physical Demands:

Must be able to carry 70 pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry 70 pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for a distance of up to 25 feet; must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time. Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the position's essential functions.

Work Environment:

Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to extreme weather conditions as well as dust and pollen; subject to a variety of mechanical, electrical, chemical, toxic waste and other safety hazards associated with or working around aircraft, vehicles, equipment, fuel etc.; subject to constant and extreme noise, strong odors, fumes and poor lighting due to working at night; possible exposure to disease due to aircraft lavatory work.